Peter Pan to take audience on magical, high-tech flight

Peter Pan is a familiar tale that has been adapted many times, including in a Walt Disney animated film and on Broadway. But have you ever wondered what it would feel like to actually fly into Neverland with Peter and friends?

The closest thing to becoming Peter Pan himself is attending a modern-day adaptation of J.M. Barrie's classic story, which made its Southern California debut in Orange County on Sept. 28 and runs through Jan. 2.

Never before has there been such an ambitious attempt to transport theatergoers directly into the performance with Peter, Tinker Bell and the notorious Captain Hook. This is not your typical stage production. Audiences will be treated to a multi-dimensional and unparalleled theater experience.

A state-of-the-art outdoor tent, presented by British production company threesixty Entertainment, is the setting for a elaborate theatrical experience that includes an in the round stage, 22 stage actors, puppetry, epic music, singing, choreographed flying and fighting scenes, and arguably the most enticing element: the world's first 360-degree CGI theater set.

Breathtaking video projection surrounds the audience and circular stage, putting the audience right in the middle of the action. As actors fly through more than 400 square miles of virtual London and beyond, the audience feels like they're being transported with them. Our imagination soars with Peter when we've seen past adaptations, but flying to Neverland has never been so real or so much fun.

The production first premiered in London's Kensington Gardens, where Barrie was originally inspired to create Peter Pan and where the original statue of Peter Pan has stood since 1912. It played a 16-week sold-out engagement to 200,000 people - including a Royal Gala for the Prince's Trust for Children and the Arts, attended by their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (Prince Charles and Camilla). It has since made its U.S. debut in San Francisco beginning in April. The adventure now flies into Orange County.

Don't miss this incredible, 21st century version of Peter Pan. The exclusive engagement in Los Angeles and Orange Counties is the perfect fusion of the iconic original and modern magic, presented in a way that will be long remembered by children and adults alike.

"Peter Pan" tickets are available through the Orange County Performing Arts Center. A limited number of child, student, senior and group discounts are also available. Click here to order tickets through ocpac.org or call the box office at (714) 556.2787.

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